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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.72, 727.08 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.72, 727.08 and 293.56 is: 440.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.72 : 727.08 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.72/727.08 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.72x = 727.08 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.72x = 213,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,441.60/484.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.34

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